Social Issues
Opposing Viewpoints
Based on the book series, these cover images, statistics, magazine and journal
articles and research information.
[click
here for more]
Pros and Cons
of Controversial Issues
"A nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public benefit
corporation whose purpose is to inform the public about controversial issues
using facts, news, and hundreds of diverse opinions in a pro-con format."
Typically gives the history of the controversy, a summary, the top 10 opinons
and laws if applicable.
[click
here for more]
Balanced politics
Find a chart detailing the pros and cons of specific issues
followed by an explanation of each point of view.
[click
here for more]
Debatabase
"Debatabase is the world's
most useful resource for student debaters. Inside you will find arguments for
and against hundreds of debating Topics, written by expert debaters, judges
and coaches. Also included are background summaries, links to websites of interest
and recommended books, example motions and user comments. "
[click
here for more]
Public Agenda
Issue analysis and context in a non-partisan
manner. Each topic is divided into 2 subsections, understanding and public opinion.
[click
here for more]
Social Issues
Find a listing of topics here with links presenting pro
and con arguments for each topic as well as general informaiton.
[click
here for more]
Debates, Polls,
Books and Forums
Locate information for debating. Search by category or keyword.
[click
here for more]
Debate Central
Current year issue is the focus with topic overviews and
more. In addition there is an archive for information on a wide number of issues.
[click
here for more]
Homework Center:
Social Issues
From the Multnomah County Library is this a great site featuring
lists of websites by topic and subdivided by emphasis.
[click
here for more]
National Center
for Policy Analysis
Analysis, debate and
in-depth research from around the world. Especially note the "Both
Sides" section with pro/con discussions.
[click here for
more]
SpeakOut.com
Using the tabs at the
top, find Issues and locate a one-page description of the background, points
of view, history and facts.
[click
here for more]
National Issues.Com
Great
starting point for overview articles and summaries with pro/con emphasis.
[click here for more]
Documents
in the News
Primary sources gathered for analysis on many
issues, such as Arab-Israeli Conflic
2001, California Energy Crisis, Clinton Pardons and more.
[click
here for more]
Justice Talking
Justice Talking and the New York Times Learning Network have teamed up to bring
you JusticeLearning.org, a free website for students and teachers that tackles
the tough provocative legal issues debated in the courts, in congress and in
our classrooms.
[click
here for more]
Updated 2/4/2008